How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Houston?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Houston market averaged 23,827 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 24% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Houston?

An average Houston listing earns $33K/year. High-performing listings earn $82K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Houston?

Median Houston home prices by size are 1-bedroom $118K, 2-bedroom $181K, 3-bedroom $265K, and 4+ bedroom $330K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Houston?

Average occupancy in Houston is 28%, producing RevPAR of $75 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Houston?

Rules vary across Houston. Houston: Lenient. No city-wide STR regulations or permits required. Follows general hotel occupancy tax rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Galveston: Moderate. Registration required, $200 annual permit, occupancy limits based on property size. HOT tax collection. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven responses. College Station: Moderate. Business license and registration required, occupancy limits, parking rules. Must comply with zoning. Moderate enforcement, primarily complaint-based. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Houston Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Houston Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Houston?

RevPAR is highest in July and March; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Houston?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+41%), Washing Machine (+40%), Bbq (+32%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Houston?

Average daily rate in Houston is $286, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Houston?

Guests in Houston book an average of 34 days in advance, up 19% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Houston?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 67% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

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Annual revenue (actual)

$33.6k

12 mo avg

↓1%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

34%

12 mo avg

↓4%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$233

12 mo avg

↑15%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

10.3%

Current potential

↑0.4 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

34 days

12 mo avg

↑5 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$75

12 mo avg

↑2%

from prior 12 mo

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Houston Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Houston, TX market

Compare 42 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Houston, TX rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Sargent & Bay City	$39.7K 57 listings	18.6% 57 listings
2.Astrodome, Rice Village, Braeswood & Museum District	$32.1K 433 listings	17.0% 433 listings
3.Southwest Houston	$36.2K 115 listings	16.8% 115 listings
4.Energy Corridor & Alief	$33.8K 132 listings	16.5% 132 listings
5.Kemah & San Leon	$35.3K 81 listings	16.1% 81 listings
6.Surfside Beach	$40.5K 329 listings	15.9% 329 listings
7.Sunnyside & South Park	$29.5K 174 listings	15.8% 174 listings
8.Fifth Ward	$30.5K 81 listings	15.7% 81 listings
9.North Channel	$31.3K 31 listings	15.4% 31 listings
10.Clear Lake	$38.5K 112 listings	15.3% 112 listings
11.Northeast Houston	$25.3K 48 listings	15.1% 48 listings
12.Baytown	$31.5K 61 listings	15.1% 61 listings
13.Copperfield & Bear Creek	$40.0K 51 listings	15.0% 51 listings
14.North Houston	$30.9K 99 listings	14.4% 99 listings
15.Pasadena & La Porte	$29.7K 84 listings	14.2% 84 listings
16.Spring & Klein	$33.5K 162 listings	13.5% 162 listings
17.Galveston Seawall & Downtown	$29.4K 1,633 listings	13.4% 1,633 listings
18.Kingwood & Atascocita	$34.1K 101 listings	13.1% 101 listings
19.League City & Texas City	$35.4K 93 listings	13.0% 93 listings
20.Acres Home, Independence Heights & Oak Forest	$30.9K 161 listings	12.9% 161 listings
21.Lake Jackson, Freeport & Angleton	$28.1K 36 listings	12.7% 36 listings
22.Pearland & Alvin	$41.1K 66 listings	12.6% 66 listings
23.Sugar Land, Missouri City & Mission Bend	$35.5K 109 listings	12.5% 109 listings
24.Cypress & Tomball	$37.7K 137 listings	12.4% 137 listings
25.East End & EaDo	$34.1K 199 listings	12.4% 199 listings
26.Katy	$36.7K 209 listings	12.2% 209 listings
27.Lake Conroe	$31.4K 378 listings	12.1% 378 listings
28.Bolivar Peninsula	$49.3K 425 listings	11.7% 425 listings
29.Downtown & Midtown	$33.9K 94 listings	11.5% 94 listings
30.Third Ward	$34.0K 445 listings	11.4% 445 listings
31.Conroe	$33.4K 53 listings	11.3% 53 listings
32.Magnolia & Waller	$29.0K 46 listings	11.2% 46 listings
33.Galveston West End	$63.9K 1,066 listings	11.1% 1,066 listings
34.Rosenberg & Richmond	$34.5K 47 listings	10.8% 47 listings
35.Spring Branch	$32.0K 72 listings	10.6% 72 listings
36.Galleria	$30.7K 171 listings	10.2% 171 listings
37.The Woodlands	$38.9K 232 listings	9.8% 232 listings
38.Near Northside	$30.9K 79 listings	9.2% 79 listings
39.River Oaks & Upper Kirby	$31.0K 51 listings	9.1% 51 listings
40.Washington Avenue & Rice Military	$34.3K 132 listings	8.9% 132 listings
41.The Heights	$36.0K 262 listings	8.6% 262 listings
42.Montrose	$30.0K 338 listings	8.5% 338 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Short-term rental supply growth

Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.

Performance metrics by bedroom

Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.

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